At TreeHugger we like cork, that warm material that can be harvested without chopping down trees, is fully renewable and biodegradable and can be shaped into many funky objects apart from stoppers to keep the wine in the bottles. The designers at studio Marina68 in Barcelona have worked with this local material and created a series of furniture, that embrace craftsmanship and eco-friendly materials.

Photos: Courtesy of Arqom.

Argentine design firm Arqom (whose furniture with reclaimed and local wood was previously featured at TreeHugger) has come up with a new, neat product.

Photos: Adi Zaffran Weisler and Oded Antman

Wood and plastic may seem irreconcilable at first glance, but in Israeli designer Adi Zaffran Weisler's furniture series RAWtation, the raw n' rustic meets moulded, industrial forms in a simply striking set of textural geometries and materials that seems to finally lay their differences to rest.

The team at Meyer Wells. Image Credit: Meyer Wells

If you've ever been upset to learn that a tree you loved either fell or had to be chopped down, you'll be glad to hear about Meyer Wells, the furniture company based out of Seattle.

Photos vía A-Seis.com.

Mexican designer Emiliano Godoy, a regular here at TreeHugger, is back with another project, this time with

IQ Haus recycled ship container with Douglas fir paneled exterior. Photos by RCruger

At last weekend's Dwell on Design 2010, the conference showcased design-forward products and projects from prefab homes to green roofs, delivering three days of practical eco-ideas and dream green homes.

Image courtesy of Asher Dunn

American designer, Asher Dunn has recently launched his own line of furniture which takes a contemporary approach to locally manufactured and designed furniture. All of the items have been made using FSC-certified materials and low-VOC finishes, but even more interesting is the fact that they are manufactured right in Rhode Island.

Photos: Courtesy of Alotof.

Collaborations between designers and artisan communities often lead to interesting results.